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cosmob in novice_knitters

Rope. End. Me.

Jul 06, 2009 05:18

Okay, folks, I am nearing the end of my rope, and I need some tips ( Read more... )

Comments 7

renny1780 July 6 2009, 13:09:05 UTC

Well..........hmmm, how do I say this without sounding like a know-it-all snotface? Yeah...Susan Bates needles are cheap and generally don't work very well (I mean the cable needles, specifically). I'm not sure there's much you can do at this point. You've done every trick I can think of. My advice? Pick up some Denise interchangeable needles or some Addi Turbos or some other like circular needles. I've heard Knitty has some grand interchangeables and some even grander circulars...

totaldarp July 6 2009, 13:28:40 UTC

How do you keep it stored?

hedgemom July 6 2009, 14:32:53 UTC

I have at least two pair of Susan Bates circs that are over 25 years old and they still curl.

Resistance is futile. :)

mutantenemy July 6 2009, 17:05:30 UTC

I loathe the curling as well which is why I switched to Bryspun circulars. They are plastic with tapered tips and the cable DOESN'T COIL. =D Granted, they are not for everyone. Personally I don't like the Bryspun straights because they are too bendy.

So. I would rec'd either:

1. Bryspun circs http://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/Bryspun-Flex/products/520/?source=google_knitting-needles

2. Or KnitPicks circs in either Harmony Wood or Nickel Plated. (I love the Harmony). http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/Fixed_Circular_Knitting_Needles__L300302.html

_phinn_ July 6 2009, 18:21:40 UTC

I've never really had that problem with mine. I just worked with it a bit and then it didn't curl.

juliekaye July 6 2009, 23:35:44 UTC

Same here. Well, mine still curls but it's never bothered me for some reason. Maybe I just got super lucky with the 2 pairs I own? lol